1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw a tall rounded head that is a little longer than it is wide. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Zebra
This cartoon zebra is a tall head, pointy ears, a spiky mane, a round body, legs with hooves and lots of black stripes. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 20 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon zebra, step by step
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Add the ears
Draw two small pointy ears on top of the head, with a line inside each one.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes and forelock
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, and a spiky tuft of hair on the forehead.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the muzzle
Draw a big oval muzzle at the bottom of the head, with two oval nostrils and a small smile.
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Draw the body and mane
Under the head, draw a pear shaped body, then a spiky mane going down the back of the neck.
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Add the legs, tail and stripes
Draw the legs with hooves and a tail with a tuft at the end. Then draw pointy black stripes on the head, body and legs.
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Color your zebra
White for the body and head, black for the stripes, mane, tail and hooves, and dark grey for the muzzle.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon zebra
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Stripes last
Draw the whole zebra first, then add the stripes at the end. This keeps your shapes clean.
3
Pointy stripes
Make each stripe thick at the edge and pointy toward the middle, like a long triangle.
4
White paper is the white fur
You do not need to color the white parts. Just color the black stripes, the mane and the hooves.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your zebra, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon zebra in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon zebra easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Do I have to draw every stripe?
No. A few stripes on the head, body and legs are enough to make it look like a zebra.
Can I turn this into a horse?
Yes. Skip the stripes, color it brown and give it a flowing mane instead of a spiky one.
What colors do I need for a cartoon zebra?
Black, grey and pink.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
